Instructional Design Specialist

About this role

• Utilise your Human Resources expertise to provide support and advice to the Transformation, Development and Capability branch
• An Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 5: $109,730 - $132,764 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:

The Transformation, Development and Capability business unit is responsible for transformation and learning and development to support employees. The Advisor, Learning and Capability is a member of the Department of Justice and Community Safety within People, Safety, Culture and Communications team.

About the Role:

Operating as part of the Learning & Capability (Youth Justice) Team, the Instructional Design Specialist is responsible for course consultancy and design in creating effective and engaging learning environments informed by desired learning outcomes.

Some of your duties will include:

• Scoping, designing and evaluating learning programs for Youth Justice, including facilitation guides, train the trainer processes, first-person competent processes, eLearns, videos etc. to ensure effective design and delivery of all programs
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with staff, peers, leaders, and executives within Youth Justice, as well as with external stakeholders and the broader Department of Justice and Community Safety
• Collaborating with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to design learning solutions, utilising contemporary practices like co-design while facilitating workshops and feedback sessions to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with organisational objectives, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and continuous improvement.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Seasoned expertise in applying instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, Bloom's Taxonomy, and experiential learning theory to develop engaging and interactive learning activities.
• Strong expertise in online learning platforms, including proficiency in Articulate and Articulate Rise, paired with solid knowledge of course development software and experience with at least one Learning Management System. Demonstrate advanced visual design skills using tools such as Captivate, Lectora, Adobe Suite, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with the ability to effectively storyboard content to create engaging and visually compelling learning experiences.
• Extensive experience in project management of learning products and use of project management tools such as MSPRoject and understanding or PMBok and/or Prince project methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to engage and manage business leaders and subject matter experts.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:

• For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
• For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.